Assignment as discussed in the Seminar conducted by Dr.

Jana
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Q1. Write three important megatrends that is going to affect the fashion industry, according to
you, (may not be listed in the presentation slides?) Why? Write one sentence for each trend.

A1. The following are the 3 most important megatrends poised to affect the fashion industry:

1. Digital transformation to aid customization. With digital technology like face / body
recognition, 3D Sculpting and photogrammetry at the threshold of popular
consumerism, it is about time we can get customized clothing like we get a customized
Netflix or a Spotify playlist. AI and Rapid Data Analysis will aid this trend.
2. Internet of Things ( IOT ) penetrating fashion . Over the last couple of years, smart
clothes, wearable spaces, multi-functional designs, and responsive athletics have all
advanced significantly. IoT provides the communication network in which physical
things are interconnected with each other or with larger systems. Starting with the
humble smart watch, dominated by brands like FitBit and Apple, wearable technology
dominates the fashion accessories market. With products like Hexoskin, tracking one’s
heart rate and temperature IoT will lead the way for wearables. ( Ref. -
https://techpacker.com/blog/design/top-7-fashion-technology-trends/#internet-of-
things-iot- )
3. Next level enablement by AR/VR Tech : The talk of the town is Metaverse . With Virtual
Reality making news , it’s most fascinating applications has been combining the physical
and online worlds of retail. This is especially true in the fashion business, where virtual
reality allows customers to visually test on clothing. Because of the specific
measurement functionality and the use of augmented reality technology, this provides
improved precision. It also means that shoppers may be more likely to purchase things
after trying them on. Platforms like OBSESS ( Obsess - Virtual Store Platform
(obsessar.com) ) that allows brands and retailers to create and to serve 3D, 360 degree
shopping experiences on their websites, mobile apps and social channels via a 3D
Commerce Cloud are the way forward .

Q2. Name the machine related to textile/apparel industry that is synonymous with Industry 1.0?

A2. Steam powered Power Loom.

Q3. What are the two biggest challenges in using recycled fibre and achieving circularity in
fashion industry?

A3. The challenges are as follows:

1. One of the challenges in garment-to-garment recycling is fibre quality. Fibres are

damaged during both wearing and washing. For Ex. one cannot take a well-used t-shirt,
mechanically tear it apart and then make the fibres into a new one because they have
lost so much fibre quality that the garment will not be able to fit into the market.

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 2. The other element is the chemical nature of the fibre itself prevent blending of recycled
fibre. Most of the recycling that can turn fibres back into fabric requires that the
feedstock is based on mono-material. The problem is that most of the garments are
made of fabric blends that make it impossible to recycle.

Q4. Which two countries are spending/pledged to invest highest amount in Industry 4.0?

A4. The two countries are:

1. Japan
2. Korea

(Source : https://impactotic.co/en/the-5-leading-countries-in-the-fourth-industrial-
revolution-Colombia/ )

Q5. Do you think 3D printed garment will be a reality in near future? (Yes/No). What are the
current challenges of 3D printed garment?
A5. Yes, with the advancements in the printing material and material design, 3D Printed
garments can be used to wearable fashion at a Pret / Runway level. A few of the challenges of 3D
Printed garments in the current times are as follows:
1. Limited choice of material. While there is everyday development in materials which can
be 3D printed, we are yet arrive at a material which can mimic the most popular fibres
in texture and properties.
2. The speed of 3D printing: Over the last few years, 3D printing has made significant
progress in terms of efficiency and speed however it still takes weeks to print an entire
ensemble. The length of time it takes to produce a design is obviously determined by its
total complexity, but even the most basic fashion pieces necessitate a great deal of
patience.

Q6. Name any industry 4.0 initiative taken by Indian Govt. which does not have mention in the
presentation. (with supporting url and accession date)

A6. G.o.I. has initiated Samarth Udyog Bharat 4.0 ( (A Industry 4.0 initiative of Ministry of HI &
PE, Government of India) . One notable initiate under this project is the Centre for Industry 4.0
(C4i4) Lab at Pune. Apart from acting as a knowledge Hub , it also promotes various workshops
and assessments around Industry 4.0 .( https://www.samarthudyog-i40.in/project )

Q7.Should apparel industry go for Industry 4.0 or not? Write three convincing arguments either
for or against.

A7. Yes the Apparel Industry should embrace Industry 4.0 for the following reasons :

1. Better Control and Visibility : With technologies like The Internet of Things (IoT), which
provides a communication network in which physical things are interconnected with
each other or with larger systems, Big Data Applications, which provide storage,
retrieval, visual analytics, analysis, and interpretation of huge quantities, abundant
variety, and fast incomprehensible data, End-to-end Digital Integration helps data flow
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 into a centrally controlled system for better analytics and insights. By incorporating
cloud infrastructures, managers may ensure that data and information are accessible
and managed by administrative systems like enterprise resource planning and
production systems.
2. Customization is the way forward and Industry 4.0 can enable it for the Apparel Industry.
With consumer preferences moving towards customization ( pioneered by the likes of
Netflix and Spotify ) , Industry 4.0 can provide customizations at various levels. You can
provide bespoke items using various degrees of software and the capacity for effective
3D printing. You can offer more customisation options and manufacture the things
separately and without any human involvement if you have a mechanism to quickly fulfil
small-scale quantities and orders. For Ex. One can even make individual parts for goods
that are already on the market. With 3D printing technology and capabilities, one can
just enter the necessary designs into the machine system, and the printer will
automatically and swiftly generate the requested part. It takes far less time to make a
single item or a small batch than it does to make the same amount manually, saving you
time and effort.
3. Allied Industry moving towards Industry 4.0 for scalability. With the consolidation and
acquisition across the board, the mandate for companies is to scale up. Cloud Infra plays
a crucial role here . With digital and Tech industry embracing these infrastructural
changes, Apparel industry will have to embrace Industry 4.0 for seamless collaboration.

Q8. Why it is said that sensors will play a major role in Industry 4.0 in future?

A8. One of the key drivers of Industry 4.0 is IoT which is largely driven by Sensor technology.
Applications like Asset Monitoring, Building Automation, process automation and predictive
maintenance etc is enabled only sue to use of sensos. The following graphic throws light n the
usage and integration of sensors across various industry 4.0 concepts.

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 Source : Industry 4.0 and how smart sensors make the difference (spectralengines.com)

Q9. Write 3 uses of Artificial Intelligence in fashion industry (by any 3 commercial brands
anywhere in the world), that is not being mentioned in the presentation. (with supporting url
and accession date)

A9.Listed below are the 3 examples of use of AI in Fashion Industry :

1. Stitch Fix . Using an optimal algorithm that analyses previous styles and possible trends,
AI develops new comprehensive clothing designs complete with sewing patterns. Onse
such examples is Stitch Fix . ( https://www.stitchfix.com/t/gateway ) .Stitch Fix
customers first fill out a style profile to form a baseline of their fashion likes and dislikes.
After providing a baseline of recommendations, the application asks customers to
identify the products that align the best with their price and style preferences until a
“Fix” is chosen.
2. Stylelumia. Using an AI based algorithm , Styleumia helps designers understand current
fashion trend forecasting, demand forecasting and prediction systems .
3. Color IQ by Sephora . Color IQ online will scan your face and gives a good
recommendation for face foundation and concealer. Among this, Sephora lip IQ will scan
your lips and provide personalized recommendation for a good shade of color IQ
lipstick. It is really helpful for the shoppers who know the value of selecting the best
shade by trial-and-error method.

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